NEWS:   Fisker Automotive recalls plug-in electric Karma for fire risks
DETROIT NEWS -- December 31,  2011

DECEMBER 2011 -- Fisker is recalling certain model year 2012 fisker karma passenger cars manufactured from july 1, 2011, through november 3, 2011. Within the high-voltage battery, certain hose clamps may have been positioned incorrectly during assembly. If positioned incorrectly, the battery compartment cover could interfere with the hose clamps, potentially causing a coolant leak from the cooling hoses. If coolant enters the battery compartment, an electrical short could occur possibly resulting in a fire. Fisker will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high-voltage battery with a new part at no cost to the owner. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. Owners may contact fisker consumer affairs at 1-855-575-7577, option 2, 6am - 7pm (pst) monday through friday. Fisker's recall campaign number is 51611001. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .   11V-598

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